[First in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture*] Entertainment Vending Machine Offering Freshly Made Fluffy Cotton Candy Appears at Aeon Mall Himeji Otsu! *According to our own research: April 2026
Nakazawa Co., Ltd. has installed the 'CANDY SPIN' automatic cotton candy vending machine, offering 24 designs and 4 flavors, at Aeon Mall Himeji Otsu. This marks the company's 25th franchise installation nationwide and is attracting attention as an experiential entertainment offering.
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Freshly made fluffy cotton candy
An 'automatic cotton candy vending machine CANDY SPIN' that makes colorful and photogenic cotton candy will appear at Aeon Mall Himeji Otsu (Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture) from Friday, April 24th. The machine is installed by Nakazawa Co., Ltd. (Konan City, Shiga Prefecture), which operates the watch specialty store 'Time Station NEO' on the 1st floor. This is the 25th franchise installation nationwide.
See details
◆ A different kind of fun than street stall cotton candy
24 types of cotton candy
The cotton candy from 'CANDY SPIN' is authentic, supervised by a famous shop known for its popular rainbow cotton candy in Harajuku. It automatically makes colorful cotton candy, chosen from 24 designs, in about 2 minutes. There are 4 flavors: strawberry, lemon, soda, and plain. The price is 500 yen, and it accepts coins as well as various QR code payments such as PayPay. The installation location is on the 1st floor, next to Beard Papa (POPUP space).
1st floor next to Beard Papa POPUP space
◆ A mechanism that makes you want to record a video
The process of making cotton candy is captivating not only for children but also for adults. At other installed stores, many comments have been received such as 'It's cute to see children staring intently at the automatic cotton candy making process' and 'I can't help but take a video,' and posts by actual users can be seen on Instagram, creating a buzz. In particular, at Aeon Mall Sapporo Hassamu, it is so popular that there are queues from morning till night.
This 'experiential' and 'cute' cotton candy vending machine is likely to attract attention as a new spot where shoppers can enjoy a little fun on their way.
◆ Maintenance is performed by the watch specialty store Time Station NEO
1st floor Time Station NEO
We offer a wide selection of domestic watches such as Seiko, Citizen, and Casio, as well as popular brand watches. We have a wide range of designs from business to casual, and you are sure to find the perfect gift. We also handle popular smartwatches. Feel free to consult us not only for sales but also for battery replacement and watch repair.
Click here for store details
◆ Background of introducing experiential cotton candy vending machines as a new spot in commercial facilities
Nakazawa Co., Ltd., which operates the watch specialty store 'Time Station NEO' nationwide, has recently been challenging itself to introduce new technologies and content to expand the value of physical stores from 'places to buy products' to 'places to enjoy experiences.'
The introduction of 'CANDY SPIN' is part of these efforts. It is a new challenge with the desire to connect with local people with smiles, going beyond the boundaries of watches.
◆ To commercial facility stakeholders
'CANDY SPIN' is an unmanned entertainment device that operates with only a few maintenance checks per day. Maintenance and operational support are handled by staff trained by the watch specialty store 'Time Station NEO,' ensuring a reliable system for hygiene and equipment management.
In addition, this machine has acquired PSE certification based on the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act, clearing safety standards for installation within facilities.
Amidst the challenge of labor shortages, there is growing attention to utilizing vacant spaces in commercial facilities as a way to achieve both labor-saving and enhanced customer experience.
We are always accepting inquiries for collaboration and installation proposals from commercial facilities.
Please contact us via this inquiry form for inquiries regarding the introduction of cotton candy machines.
https://nakazawa-group.co.jp/inquiry
◆ Installation Overview
Installation location: 1st floor, Aeon Mall Himeji Otsu, next to Beard Papa
Address: 2-5 Ozu-cho, Otsu-ku, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, 671-1146
Terminal name: Automatic cotton candy vending machine CANDY SPIN
Price: 500 yen (tax included)
https://share.google/uBxkKzbRM5lwt1fJb
Price
500 yen (tax included) per use
Payment methods
100 yen or 500 yen coins
Various QR code payments (PayPay, Rakuten Pay, Merpay, AEON Pay, au PAY, d払い, Bank Pay, Alipay, Alipay+, WeChat Pay, JKOPAY)
*May vary depending on the store.
Flavor types
Strawberry (pink) / Soda (light blue) / Lemon (yellow) / Plain (white)
Shape types
Heart / Flower / Bear / Mushroom, etc., over 20 types
Time required
Approximately 3 minutes (including product selection and payment time)
About ingredients
Does not contain allergens corresponding to 28 specific raw materials.
◆ Official SNS account
Our installed automatic cotton candy vending machine CANDY SPIN
An 'automatic cotton candy vending machine CANDY SPIN' that makes colorful and photogenic cotton candy will appear at Aeon Mall Himeji Otsu (Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture) from Friday, April 24th. The machine is installed by Nakazawa Co., Ltd. (Konan City, Shiga Prefecture), which operates the watch specialty store 'Time Station NEO' on the 1st floor. This is the 25th franchise installation nationwide.
See details
◆ A different kind of fun than street stall cotton candy
24 types of cotton candy
The cotton candy from 'CANDY SPIN' is authentic, supervised by a famous shop known for its popular rainbow cotton candy in Harajuku. It automatically makes colorful cotton candy, chosen from 24 designs, in about 2 minutes. There are 4 flavors: strawberry, lemon, soda, and plain. The price is 500 yen, and it accepts coins as well as various QR code payments such as PayPay. The installation location is on the 1st floor, next to Beard Papa (POPUP space).
1st floor next to Beard Papa POPUP space
◆ A mechanism that makes you want to record a video
The process of making cotton candy is captivating not only for children but also for adults. At other installed stores, many comments have been received such as 'It's cute to see children staring intently at the automatic cotton candy making process' and 'I can't help but take a video,' and posts by actual users can be seen on Instagram, creating a buzz. In particular, at Aeon Mall Sapporo Hassamu, it is so popular that there are queues from morning till night.
This 'experiential' and 'cute' cotton candy vending machine is likely to attract attention as a new spot where shoppers can enjoy a little fun on their way.
◆ Maintenance is performed by the watch specialty store Time Station NEO
1st floor Time Station NEO
We offer a wide selection of domestic watches such as Seiko, Citizen, and Casio, as well as popular brand watches. We have a wide range of designs from business to casual, and you are sure to find the perfect gift. We also handle popular smartwatches. Feel free to consult us not only for sales but also for battery replacement and watch repair.
Click here for store details
◆ Background of introducing experiential cotton candy vending machines as a new spot in commercial facilities
Nakazawa Co., Ltd., which operates the watch specialty store 'Time Station NEO' nationwide, has recently been challenging itself to introduce new technologies and content to expand the value of physical stores from 'places to buy products' to 'places to enjoy experiences.'
The introduction of 'CANDY SPIN' is part of these efforts. It is a new challenge with the desire to connect with local people with smiles, going beyond the boundaries of watches.
◆ To commercial facility stakeholders
'CANDY SPIN' is an unmanned entertainment device that operates with only a few maintenance checks per day. Maintenance and operational support are handled by staff trained by the watch specialty store 'Time Station NEO,' ensuring a reliable system for hygiene and equipment management.
In addition, this machine has acquired PSE certification based on the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act, clearing safety standards for installation within facilities.
Amidst the challenge of labor shortages, there is growing attention to utilizing vacant spaces in commercial facilities as a way to achieve both labor-saving and enhanced customer experience.
We are always accepting inquiries for collaboration and installation proposals from commercial facilities.
Please contact us via this inquiry form for inquiries regarding the introduction of cotton candy machines.
https://nakazawa-group.co.jp/inquiry
◆ Installation Overview
Installation location: 1st floor, Aeon Mall Himeji Otsu, next to Beard Papa
Address: 2-5 Ozu-cho, Otsu-ku, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, 671-1146
Terminal name: Automatic cotton candy vending machine CANDY SPIN
Price: 500 yen (tax included)
https://share.google/uBxkKzbRM5lwt1fJb
Price
500 yen (tax included) per use
Payment methods
100 yen or 500 yen coins
Various QR code payments (PayPay, Rakuten Pay, Merpay, AEON Pay, au PAY, d払い, Bank Pay, Alipay, Alipay+, WeChat Pay, JKOPAY)
*May vary depending on the store.
Flavor types
Strawberry (pink) / Soda (light blue) / Lemon (yellow) / Plain (white)
Shape types
Heart / Flower / Bear / Mushroom, etc., over 20 types
Time required
Approximately 3 minutes (including product selection and payment time)
About ingredients
Does not contain allergens corresponding to 28 specific raw materials.
◆ Official SNS account
Our installed automatic cotton candy vending machine CANDY SPIN